Dear Lifehacker,Everyone’s been saying artificial sweeteners like aspartame are bad for you, and now Diet Pepsi is removing it. Should I worry about how much diet soda I’ve been drinking? What health hazard have I been exposing myself to all these years? And should I worry about the new sweetener that’s replacing it? »4/30/15 3:44pm 4/30/15 3:44pm

Science may not be the first thing you think of when you’re filling your ice chest for a picnic, but looking at the physics can help you cool down a 12-pack of drinks to frosty perfection. »4/15/15 3:00pm 4/15/15 3:00pm

With spring cleaning on the horizon and the summer coming up, it's the perfect time to have a yard sale. You can pad your profits by selling refreshing beverages while unload your junk. »2/16/15 1:30pm 2/16/15 1:30pm

If you're a soda drinker, you probably have a preference when it comes to the great Coke vs. Pepsi debate. This chart makes it easy to remember which places carry your preferred elixir. »1/08/15 4:00pm 1/08/15 4:00pm

In case you haven't noticed, we love gadgets around here. In fact, our list of our favorite kitchen gear quickly became far too long for a single article, so we're splitting it in half. We present to you our favorite Kitchen Gadgets, and stay tuned in the near future for our favorite Cooking Gear. As always, we… »11/09/13 11:53am 11/09/13 11:53am

Redditor aforsberg shares a tip that falls under the "so obvious, why didn't I think of this?" files. If you have a mini fridge and need to fit a 12-pack inside, just cut the box in half. »2/07/13 12:00pm 2/07/13 12:00pm

We've all had soda explode on us once or twice, and there are quite a few rumors swirling around on how to avoid this problem. We tested a few methods out to see what works best. »10/11/12 12:00pm 10/11/12 12:00pm

Caffeine can be a great pick-me-up, but it can also be really scary. Like most things, it's great in moderation, but when you get to the point of needing that morning cup like the air your breathe, it's time to admit you have a problem. Here's how to kick your caffeine addiction without feeling like crap in the… »9/19/12 8:00am 9/19/12 8:00am

On the whole, you're probably not as concerned about your health as you should be. At the same time, sensational news consistently scares us into thinking everyday actions are probably killing us. When statistics tell you that eating certain foods, using certain products, and sitting down to work is going to destroy… »7/23/12 8:00am 7/23/12 8:00am

Ever took a swig from a beer or soda can that a wasp had flown inside? Fortunately I haven't but I have a good friend who did once and got a very painful sting on the inside of his lip. Avoid this by turning your can's tab around so it can keep wasps and other large flying insects out of your drink. »5/05/12 4:00pm 5/05/12 4:00pm

If you buy a lot of soda, you know how annoying and time consuming it can be to unload cans one by one into your fridge. Here's a trick that'll let you fill the fridge in seconds. »4/03/12 1:30pm 4/03/12 1:30pm

I've decided it's finally time to get rid of my twice-a-day soda habit, but the problem is, I really like soda. What are the healthy alternatives that can still match my cravings? »2/03/12 10:00am 2/03/12 10:00am

Buying lots of soda or other effervescent beverages can be expensive (not to mention hard on the environment, with all the plastic bottles). You could get a soda-making machine in the range of $100 to $200, but a cheaper and more satisfying alternative is to make your own. »8/10/11 12:30pm 8/10/11 12:30pm

Certain things, when homemade, are better than the store-bought version. Macaroni. Mother's Day cards. Cleaning products? We tested some famous home remedies against some familiar brands. »6/13/11 1:30pm 6/13/11 1:30pm